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(BaseballStL)--Alright, you’re about to be introduced to my nerdy side.

Since I was a kid I have thought it would be the coolest job to be a groundskeeper at Busch Stadium. In fact, when I was in grade school I set up my own baseball field in my backyard.

Truth be told I spent just as much time playing groundskeeper as I did pitcher or catcher.

I’ve always paid close attention to how the grounds crews work at Busch and I’ve been doing the same during my time on the field this week at Fenway Park in Boston. One of the first things I noticed was the attention to detail they pay to the infield dirt.

Our morning reporting ends around 8 a.m. eastern standard time. As we’re wrapping up, the grounds crew is on the field meticulously raking and sweeping the dirt. I finally asked one of the guys what the deal was. After all, batting practice doesn’t start for another eight hours. They told me moisture control and distribution is so important, they have to move the dirt often throughout the day.